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With regularly appearing we give short stories about important, funny, interesting and inspiring information about the versatile life on our Costas.
The history of military aircraft in the region was first and foremost written in Santiago de la Ribera on the Costa Calida. Since 1927, when a training base for pilots was established there, the... Read more
The idea of maturing wine on the seabed is not new. In recent decades, Mediterranean countries such as Spain, Italy and Croatia have been pioneers in this field. In the meantime, America,... Read more
The castells, human towers or pyramids, are perhaps the proudest symbol of Catalonia. In the northern province around Barcelona, this unique activity of 'building' these towers is taken... Read more
The influence of Cuba on life in Torrevieja is clearly noticeable. This is mainly due to the heyday of the salt industry in the 19th century. In the years 1844 and 1845, no fewer than 772 ships... Read more
The provinces of Murcia and Valencia have much in common. For both areas, tourism and the agricultural sector are important sources of income. Moreover, there are many similarities from the past,... Read more
The most beautiful castles in the province of Alicante are of course subjective. However, there is broad agreement about which castles should be on that list. Before we briefly review them, it is... Read more
I was shocked. The first time, a long time ago, I stopped at a bizarre-looking statue while strolling down Barcelona's famous Ramblas, I thought I saw the slight blink of an eye. I blamed the... Read more
The vast salt pans (salinas) of Santa Pola are the first pleasant surprise for many who first drive south from Alicante airport on the N-332. The sight of flamingos wading gracefully through the... Read more
Just outside Madrid, the design and construction of a statue has begun that, once completed, will overshadow one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The mammoth statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de... Read more
Let's start with a quiz question for a change. How many completely or largely abandoned villages and hamlets are there in Spain? Are there 30, 300 or 3,000? Before you get the answer, it is good... Read more
